RBSA Gallery

Exhibition on show in Gallery 2

Thursday 16 February - Saturday 11 March

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The Second RBSA Photographic Prize will open for submissions in November 2016, with
a 1,000 top prize*. Professional and non-professional photographers nationwide are
invited to enter photographs for this public exhibition.
Deadline to enter Wednesday 4 January, by 4pm.
Results available on the exhibition web page from 4pm on Friday 27 January.
Gallery open Mon to Fri 10.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, check our website for Bank Holiday opening.
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, St Pauls, Birmingham, B3 1SA
T 0121 236 4353
E rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk
W www.rbsa.org.uk

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Image - Attilio Fiumarella, 1st prize Winner in 2015, 100 Swimmers (detail), photograph.

Photographic Prize
Exhibition 2017

* Plus the opportunity of a solo show at the RBSA Gallery.

Call for entries

Application pack
Photographic Prize 2017
About this exhibition
The Second RBSA Photographic Prize will open for submissions in November, with a 1,000 top prize. Professional and
non-professional photographers nationwide are invited to enter
photographs for this public exhibition at the RBSA Gallery,
Birmingham. All entries will be judged by a distinguished panel
of independent judges who will make their selection based on
the quality and technique of their work.

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Half pri
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under 3

Address
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street,
St Pauls, Birmingham, B3 1SA

The judges for this exhibition are:

Paul Hill MBE FRPS - Photographer, Author and Educator
Jim Duncan - Creative Director at HROC
Lorentz Gullachsen - Advertising and Fine Art Photographer
Grahame Wickings - Broadcast Director of Photography and
Professional Photographer.

T 0121 236 4353

E rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk
W www.rbsa.org.uk

Gallery open
Monday to Friday 10.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm-5.00pm
Check our website for Bank Holiday opening
Admission free
Donations welcome

The exhibition will be open every day with free admission from
Thursday 16 February to Saturday 11 March 2017.

Closing Party & Prizes

Photographic Historian, Pete James FRPS ASICI will be here to
close the exhibition and award the prizes at the Closing Party
on Friday 10 March 2017.
This years prizes include:
The GMC First Prize - 1,000 cash prize
The RBSA Exhibition Prize - solo show in the RBSAs
ground floor gallery in 2018
The Peoples Prize - selected by votes placed by visitors to
the exhibition
Ag Photographic Prize - 100 worth of photographic
printing at their laboratory in Bimringham
GRAIN Prize - A Portfolio Review for an emerging
professional photographer supported by
GRAIN Photography Hub.

Acknowledgements

The RBSA gratefully acknowledges the generous financial

support provided by all the prize donors (listed above).

* Non-refundable and applicable to all artists. A 50% discount applies to artists

aged 35 or under. See Terms & Conditions.

Image - Attilio Fiumarella, 1st prize Winner in 2015, 100 Swimmers (detail),
photograph.

Information correct at time of going to press.

Key dates for your diary!

Deadline to enter
Entry form, digital file(s) of the work(s) entered
and entry fee* must be received by 4pm
on Wednesday 4 January.
Results
Available from 4pm on Friday 27 January.
Delivery of framed selected work(s)
Sunday 12 February, 10.30am-1pm.
Closing Party
Friday 10 March, 6-8pm.
Patron
Penelope, Viscountess Cobham CBE
Founder Patrons
Samuel Bath Ltd, The Grimmitt Trust,
Welconstruct Community Fund
Registered charity no 528894
Registered company no 122616

Collection of unsold work(s)

Saturday 11 March, 5.45-6.15pm.
Sunday 12 March, 2-4pm.
Saturday 18 March, 11am-4pm.
Sunday 19 March, 2-4pm.
Please note entering, delivering or collecting work(s)
outside these dates is not permitted.

How to enter
Photographic Prize 2017

This is only a summary, please read the full Terms and Conditions carefully before entering.

1.

2.

Entry form When completing

on a computer, use Acrobat
Reader (free download) and
Save as the PDF, including
your name in the file name
(Interactive pack available
at rbsa.org.uk). Use block
capitals when completing
by hand.

If you entered by email

Download the exhibition
catalogue, from the exhibition
page at rbsa.org.uk, from
4pm on Friday 27 January.
If your name is listed on
the catalogue you have
successfully been selected.
If your name is not listed
on the catalogue you have
not been selected.

Submit your completed

entry form, the digital file(s)
of the work entered and pay
your entry fee by 4pm on
Wednesday 4 January.

Digital file(s) must be jpg,

tiff or png and must be saved
as Surname.Firstname.Title.
One file per work.
Submission of both your
entry form and the digital file(s)
can be made by:
Email to rbsagallery@rbsa.
org.uk Subject of email,
Photographic Prize 2017.
Post to the Gallery
including the files on a CD
or a memory stick and an A5
size SAE for the results.
In person at the Gallery
including the files on a CD
or a memory stick and an A5
size SAE for the results.
Entry fee is applicable
to all artists. A 50% discount
applies to artists aged 35 or
under. Complete your DOB
on the entry form. See how
to pay below for details.
1 entry = 12
2 entries = 20
3 entries = 26
4 entries = 32
5 entries = 38
6 entries = 44
>> For full details, read
the Terms & Conditions.

Check the results from

4pm on Friday 27 January
and find out if you have
been selected or not.

If you entered by post / in

person
A printed copy of the exhibition
catalogue will be sent to you
on Friday 27 January using
the A5 SAE provided with
your entry.
If your name is listed on
the catalogue you have
been selected.
If your name is not listed
on the catalogue you have
not been selected.
If no A5 SAE was enclosed
with your entry you will not
receive the exhibition
catalogue.

3.

If selected, deliver
your original work(s) framed
labelled and unwrapped, to
the Gallery on Sunday 12
February, 10.30am-1pm.
The artist receipt on the
entry form will be cut out and
returned to you as proof of
delivery. Please retain it for
collection of unsold work.
Delivery is not allowed
outside the date and
time listed.
A third party or Picture
Post (07833450788, info@
picturepostcompany.co.uk)
can deliver on your behalf.
Two labels must be
attached to each work.
>> For full details, read
the Terms & Conditions.

4.

Collect your unsold

work at the Gallery, see the
set dates below. To safeguard
your work please present the
artist receipt given to you as
proof of delivery.
Collect only on
Sat 11 March, 5.45-6.15pm
Sun 12 March, 2-4pm
Sat 18 March, 11am-4pm
Sun 19 March, 2-4pm
A third party or Picture
Post (07833450788, info@
picturepostcompany.co.uk)
can collect on your behalf.
Collection is not permitted
outside the stated dates
and times. A penalty fee of
10 per work per week or part
week will be charged for any
work uncollected beyond the
stated dates.
>> For full details, read
the Terms & Conditions.

>> For full details, read

the Terms & Conditions.

How to pay
your entry fee
Via PayPal, using your card details or your PayPal account.
Go to the exhibition page at rbsa.org.uk, scroll down and click
the red button.
Over the phone, by card, call us on 0121 236 4353.
By post, cheques only. Cheques must be made payable
to RBSA.
In person by cash, card or cheque, made payable
to RBSA.
If not paid on time, we reserve the right not to accept your
entries. Please allow time for us to receive your entry form and
digital file(s) of the work entered before making a payment.
If you are aged 35 or under, a 50% discount applies.

Terms & Conditions

Photographic Prize 2017

>> Please read carefully before entering this exhibition. By entering you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1.

Media accepted
All lens-based media is
accepted, except
moving image.

us to handle it once it is
delivered to the Gallery. See
diagrams on the labels form.

Digital art is not accepted

unless created with a lens.
We welcome mixed-media
artworks where the lens forms
a substantial component of
the piece.
Examples of media
accepted include: digital
photography, analogue
photography, photo-silk
screen printing, photographybased collage and
photogravure.
All work must be original
and entrants must hold the
copyright to the image(s)
submitted.
Mixed-media works
using found photographs
are accepted as long as no
copyright laws are violated.
Any manipulation of the
image must have been
carried out by the photographer.
Work must have been
produced in the last 2 years.
Images sent in with your
application may be used in
promotional materials. Copyright
remains with the photographer.
If the copyright credit is not
the photographers
name please let us know
when you send in the image.

Submission process
Both your entry form and
the digital file(s) of the work
entered must be submitted
by 4pm on Wednesday 4
January.

2.

Items to prepare
When completing on a
computer, use Acrobat
Reader (free download) and
Save as the PDF, including
your name in the file name
(Interactive pack available
at rbsa.org.uk). Use block
capitals when completing
by hand.
Entry form. All white areas
must be completed and the
entire form must be returned.
By completing the entry form
you agree to be bound by
the terms and conditions
of this exhibition.
Digital file(s) of the work
entered must be jpg, tiff or
png and must be saved as
Surname.Firstname.Title.
One file per work.
Labels (selected artists
only). Two printed labels must
be completed and attached
to all selected work to enable

Email to rbsagallery@rbsa.
org.uk Subject of email,
Photographic Prize.
Post to the Gallery
including the files on a CD
or a memory stick and an A5
size SAE for the results.
In person at the Gallery
including the files on a CD or
memory stick and an A5 size
SAE for the results.

4.

Entry fee to pay

Your entry fee must be paid
by 4pm on Wednesday
6 January.
It is non-refundable.
If the entry fee is not paid
on time we reserve the right
not to accept your entries.
The entry fee is applicable
to all artists. A 50% discount
applies to artists aged 35 or
under. Complete your DOB
on the entry form. See how
to pay for modes of payment.
Maximum 6 entries.
1 entry = 12
2 entries = 20
3 entries = 26
4 entries = 32
5 entries = 38
6 entries = 44

5.

Results will be
available on the exhibition
web page from 4pm on Friday
27 January.
If you entered by email
Download the exhibition
catalogue, from the exhibition
page at rbsa.org.uk, from 4pm
on Friday 27 January. If your
name is listed in the
catalogue you have
successfully been selected,
if it is not listed you have not
been selected.
If you entered by
post/in person
A printed copy of the exhibition
catalogue will be sent to you
on Friday 27 January, using
the A5 SAE provided with

your entry. If your name is

listed in the catalogue you
have been selected, if it is
not listed you have not been
selected. If no A5 SAE was
enclosed with your entry you
will not receive the exhibition
catalogue.
The decision by the panel
of judges is final, no
correspondence will
be entered into.

6.

Delivery of work
Applicable to selected
artists only. Artists must
deliver the original work(s)
framed, unwrapped and
labelled, to the Gallery
on Sunday 12 February,
10.30am-1pm. The artist
receipt will be cut out and
returned to you as proof of
delivery. Please retain it for
collection of work.
Artists aged 35 and under
must bring a proof of DOB.
Two labels must be
attached to each work, see
the label form enclosed.
The top of abstract work
must be clearly marked on
the back of the work.
Work must be framed
and suitable for display using
mirror plates. We advise
against using frames made
from MDF or LDF since they
are prone to cracking. Frames
must be of a professional
quality.
Loose works such as
sketches on card, metal,
glass or clip frames cannot
be entered.
Frames must have no
projections at the back
(such as rings).
Delivery is not allowed
outside the date listed.
If your work is over 180cm
in any dimension, please
contact the Gallery to inform
the Hon. Curator.
A third party, a courier or a
postal delivery service may
deliver on your behalf, so
long as the items arrive by
the stated delivery dates.
We recommend Picture
Post (07833450788, info@
picturepostcompany.
co.uk), please contact them
directly for details. Any other
commercial courier company
may be used.

7.

Collection of
unsold work
To safeguard your work
please present the artist
receipt given to you as
proof of delivery.
Collect only on
Sat 11 March, 5.45-6.15pm
Sun 12 March, 2-4pm
Sat 18 March, 11am-4pm
Sun 19 March, 2-4pm
Work must be collected on
the dates listed. A penalty fee
of 10 per work per week or
part week will be charged
to any work delivered or
collected outside the
stated dates.
Work left at the RBSA
Gallery 3 months beyond the
stated dates will be deemed
to have been abandoned and
will be disposed of without
notification to the artist.
A third party or Picture
Post (07833450788, info@
picturepostcompany.co.uk)
can collect on your behalf.

8.

Images of work
Visitors are allowed to take
photographs in the Gallery
without restriction. Copyright
remains with the artist.
However, by entering this
exhibition you agree that
photos of your work can be
used for the promotion of
the RBSA Gallery and its
exhibitions in perpetuity.
This also includes the
images submitted with
your application form.

9.

Insurance
Reasonable care will be
taken of all works but it is
submitted at your own risk.
We strongly advise all artists
to insure their work against
damage and theft. The RBSA
cannot insure work on the
premises or in transit and will
not be responsible for any
loss or damage.

10.

Sale of work
All work entered, with the
exception of commissioned
items, may be for sale.
Provided payment has been
received in full from the
purchaser, artists will be paid
approximately 30 days after
the last day of the exhibition.
The price stated on the
entry form must be the retail
price and include the frame.
The retail price stated must
be at least 75 framed, 50
unframed.
The retail price includes a
commission of 35% plus
VAT on that commission.
To calculate your retail price
from the amount you want:
(amount you want x 100) 58
= Retail price
Work and/or commission
sold as a result of being
exhibited at the RBSA Gallery
will not be exempt from
this commission.
Limited edition prints
(unframed) may be sold if
details are completed on the
entry form. Artists will be
informed of any order placed
and will be responsible for
delivering these to the Gallery,
covering cost of postage if
sending by post. Orders must
be fulfilled within 30 days
of notification.
Where possible sold items
will remain on display until the
end of the exhibition. At the
Gallerys discretion, when
requested by the purchaser,
sold items may be removed
on the day of purchase.
Diptych and triptych works
must be fixed or framed
together to be sold as one.
Sold work that has a
damaged frame must be
replaced promptly by the
artist. The RBSA reserves the
right to deduct reframing
costs from an artists
commission if required.
Commissions must be
noted NFS on your
entry form.

Entry form

OFFICE USE - Photo Prize 2017

Complete all white areas

By completing this entry form you agree to be bound by the
Terms & Conditions of this exhibition. Remember to include
the 35% commission plus VAT on that commission in the retail price.
Use block capitals when completing by hand. When completing on
a computer, use Acrobat Reader (free to download) and go to File
and Save as the PDF, including your name in the file name.

Entry FORM received on/by

Date

Email / Post / in person

Digital file(s) received on/by

Date

Email / CD / M. stick

Digital file(s) name(s) checked + filed on server

Date

Entry FEE paid

Date

Crd | Csh | Chq | PP

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(including sensitive personal data) that may be collected from you for the purpose
of supplying goods or services, maintaining customer records and collating statistical
information. From time to time, the RBSA Gallery may wish to send you marketing
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Join our emailing list

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Surname

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I am aged 35 or under

Member of the RBSA

Yes

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N/A

DOB

How did you hear about this exhibition?

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Entry 1

Entry 4

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Title 1.

Title 4.

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Width (incl frame/stand)

Retail price

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Retail price of unframed prints

Title 5.

Medium

Medium

Retail price

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Title 3.

Width (incl frame/stand)

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Additional amount of edition prints (unframed) available for sale

Entry 3

Height (incl frame/stand)

Entry 5

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Title 2.

Width (incl frame/stand)

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Additional amount of edition prints (unframed) available for sale

Additional amount of edition prints (unframed) available for sale

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cm

Height (incl frame/stand)

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Additional amount of edition prints (unframed) available for sale

Additional amount of edition prints (unframed) available for sale

My artist receipt
Photographic Prize 2017 - RBSA Gallery.
This receipt will be cut out and returned to you when your selected entries are delivered. Please retain it for collection of unsold work.
First name

Surname

Entry 1, title

Entry 4, title

Entry 2, title

Entry 5, title

Entry 3, title

Entry 6, title

RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, St Pauls, Birmingham, B3 1SA.

T 0121 236 4353

E rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk

W www.rbsa.org.uk

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Labels

Two completed labels must be attached to each work

Label 1
Attach label to a
string, fix to the
back of the work.
The label should
hang on front
of the work.

Entry 1

Photographic Prize 2017

First name

Surname

Surname

Retail price

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Retail price

First name

Surname

Surname

Title 2.

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Retail price

First name

Surname

Surname

Title 3.

Photographic Prize 2017

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Title 3.

Entry 4

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Retail price

First name

Surname

Surname

Title 4.

Entry 4

First name

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Title 4.

Entry 5

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Retail price

First name

Surname

Surname

Title 5.

Entry 5

First name

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Title 5.

Entry 6

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Retail price

First name

Surname

Surname

Title 6.

Entry 6

First name

Retail price

Entry 3

First name

Retail price

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Title 2.

Entry 3

Retail price

Entry 2

First name

Retail price

Photographic Prize 2017

Title 1.

Entry 2

Retail price

Hanging system
Frames must
withstand a couple
of small screws
on the back.

Entry 1

First name

Title 1.

No fixings

Label 2
Stick label
to the back
of the work.

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Photographic Prize 2017

Title 6.

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.

Retail price

Ensure this is the same entry

number as on your entry form.